Tour de Pecan – Geronimo, TX

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Tour de Pecan 2011
Date    Saturday, October 29, 2011 Start time 8:30am local time

Address
Geronimo Community Center
208 Navarro
Geronimo, Texas 78115

Fees    $30.00

Registration Closing Date
Saturday October 22, 2011 @ 11:59 PM on Active.com

On-site registration will be available the day of the ride.
Cost is $35.00. Cash only

Download 2011 Registration Form Here

Brief Description
The Tour de Pecan ride will feature rides of 15, 30, 45 and 62 miles with rest stops every 10-12 miles. SAG support will be available. Riders will receive a t-shirt and after ride meal at the Geronimo Community Center along with music and entertainment.

The rain has moved on so I was able to get back on the road – July 7th Bike Ride

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I had two days off due to a surprising event each day: RAIN. The rain has moved on so I was able to get back on the road today. The temperature was a moderate 90 degrees for most of the ride with partly cloudy skies and a 11 to 12 mph southeast wind. There were no great events during the ride which was okay by me. No other riders were out. I did have to shorten my ride from the 28 mile route to a 25 mile route since the sun is now setting a little earlier. So I ended up riding 25.36 miles (SportTracks calculation is slightly less than the Garmin Connect 25.52 miles) at an average speed of 15.0 mph and a max of 20.5 mph. Cadence was an average 78.6 RPM. July miles are up to 130.88 and the year to date now stands at 2969.96 miles.

While I was not riding I have been taking in the Tour de France. Those guys are so far above my level I cannot even see them. Thankfully the DVR lets me skip the many commercials.

7-7-2011 Bike Ride Data and Route Map

7-7-2011 Home Weather Finish

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Texas Bicycling Daily News Roundup July 6th

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Cycling – Wednesday Evening Ride – July 6th
by Lake Buchanan – Inks Lake Chamber of Commerce
The Wednesday evening ride, organized by Mike Thayer, will be from the Kingland to Slab Road (Llano County Road 307) to TX71 and back.  We will meet at the back at the intersection of FM1431 and RR2900 for a roll-out at 6:30pm. …More

July 5 – Day 23: Camden to Texarkana, Arkansas: Sneaking up on Texas
from Dean Greg Crawford’s Blog

Today was a pleasant ride into Texarkana – the Arkansas side, but within sight of Texas. After a major storm last night, with a lot of rain, lightning and thunder, the weather was just beautiful. As usual, we started early to avoid the heat. …More

TXBRA brings race to Whitehouse
from www.tricountyleader.com
Saturday, July 9
The Texas Bicycle Racing Association is bringing their north regional event to the Whitehouse area. Race day is Saturday, July 9 beginning with registration at First Baptist Church of Whitehouse at 6:30 a.m.

Categories include all levels for men, women and juniors. Cash prizes as well as merchandise will be awarded… More

Competitive cyclist on fast track to success
By Mary Caton, The Windsor Star
Spencer Virtue is never happier than when he’s spinning his wheels.

Since taking up competitive cycling a few years ago, the 14-year-old has been on a fast track to success.

He’s in Frisco, Texas, this week for the 2011 U.S. Junior Track nationals where the competition starts Thursday and rolls through Sunday. …More

Olympian Whitehead dies in Texas
By: Cycling News
USA Cycling confirmed today the death of Mark Whitehead, a member of the USA’s Olympic track cycling team in 1984. He was 50 years old.

Whitehead died while attending the USA Cycling junior track national championships in Texas, but there were no details given on the cause of his death. …More

Pete Davis visits Querencia
Bike Denton
Pete Davis came into Querencia while I was working today.

Pete was hit-and-run by a car in December of 2010, and his backpack saved his life. The fleeing driver was never caught. The accident hyperextended his knee (pictured), and now doctors say it needs to be replaced. C3 church pastor Ross Appleton took care… More

Recreational Sports Calendar & Sign-up Sheet – July 6, 2011
San Antonio Express-News
Bicycling: Today, 8 a.m., Wheelers Senior Ride, 30 miles, Floore’s Country Store, Helotes. 210-643-0314.

Bicycling: Saturday, 7 a.m., David Eikenburg Memorial Ride, 25, 40, 70 and 100 miles, McQueeney Baptist Church, McQueeney, davidsride.com More

6th Annual David Eikenburg Memorial Bike Ride
from The Wheel Brothers – Cycling in Texas
We were lucky enough to be granted an interview with Maegan Eikenburg, one of the daughters of David Eikenburg  and also one of the organizers of the David Eikenburg Memorial Bike Ride to ask some questions about their upcoming ride.

Who is “David”?
David, the pastor, was a man who touched everyone he met. He had the biggest heart of gold. He was willing to help the homeless on the street as well as the man who had everything. He was no respecter of persons. David… More

Soldier Ride – San Antonio, TX

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Soldier Ride San Antonio
November 12, 2011

Please note the change of date for Soldier Ride San Antonio.
The ride originally scheduled for Saturday, October 22 has now been rescheduled for Saturday, November 12.

Start Location:  WWP’s Soldier Ride team is speeding around to finalize the best start location for the ride. Please pedal back soon.

Schedule of events:
7:00am     Registration and Packet Pick-up Opens
8:45am     Kick-off Celebration
9:00am     Ride begins
Post-ride   Community Picnic
Soldier Ride Boston San Antonio
Date: Saturday November 12, 2011

Soldier Ride is a Wounded Warrior Project initiative that provides rehabilitative cycling opportunities across the country to help wounded warriors restore their physical and emotional well-being. It’s also a wonderful opportunity for the public to participate in a cycling event that honors the men and women of our military who sacrificed so much. Soldier Ride offers the public a chance to ride alongside as our warriors promote their positive message of recovery. The event raises funds for WWP programs and initiatives that ensure this generation of wounded warriors is the most successful, well-adjusted generation of wounded warriors in our nation’s history.

The men and women of the United States armed forces have responded with courage and resolve to the needs of our country. This is your opportunity to give while cycling alongside them!

Contact Email: mleighty@woundedwarriorproject.org
Contact Phone: 904/405-1199
Fax: 904/296-7347